War Heroine wins Grade II, $200,000 San Clemente Stakes at Del Mar

War Heroine, trained by Encinitas resident Peter Miller, narrowly held off Ollie’s Candy to win the Grade II, $200,000 San Clemente Stakes at Del Mar on Saturday, July 21. The favorite, Ms. Bad Behavior, finished third.

With Tyler Baze in the saddle, War Heroine traveled the mile on the turf course in 1:34.90.

“She’s got a big heart and a lot of speed,” Miller said. “I didn’t think we’d be on the lead, and I told Tyler she doesn’t need to be, but if they give it to you, take it. He rode a super race, got reasonable fractions, and she really kicked home strong. I see no reason not to try her in the (Grade I) Del Mar Oaks (on Aug. 18). I think that’s the move, and that’s what we’ll do.”

The 3-year-old filly is owned by film producer Gary Barber.

In Saturday’s co-feature, Catalina Cruiser kept his perfect record intact with a wire-to-wire victory in the Grade II, $200,000 San Diego Handicap.